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The NYS Department of Labor system is completely broken. They'll tell you 2-3 weeks but that's total BS. I know people who waited 2+ months just for an initial determination. And don't even get me started on trying to reach them by phone - it's designed to frustrate you into giving up.
I feel your pain but some people do get processed quickly. My cousin got approved in 12 days last month. I think it really depends on your specific situation and how busy they are.
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed help with my application. If you run into issues and can't reach anyone by phone, there's a service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Good to know there are options if I get stuck. Hopefully the online process is straightforward enough that I won't need to call.
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The base period thing caught me too - I thought if I worked and paid into unemployment I'd automatically qualify but there's all these weird timing rules. Make sure when you reapply you wait until you have enough quarters of earnings in your base period.
Wait I'm confused about the base period thing too. If someone worked for 6 months wouldn't that be enough? How many quarters do you need exactly? I might have the same problem when my temp job ends next month.
You need earnings in at least 2 quarters of your base period, and your total base period wages need to be at least 1.5 times your highest quarter. It's not just about how long you worked but when you worked relative to when you file your claim.
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ugh the whole unemployment system is such a mess. took me FOREVER to even get my first payment and then when i called to ask about the amount they gave me the runaround for hours. the average payment doesnt matter if you cant even get approved in the first place!!
Aisha Mohammed
why is the system so messed up that you have to choose between eating and following the rules?? like if someone gets hurt they should be able to get help without jumping through hoops. the whole thing is designed to screw people over
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Ethan Campbell
•I feel this so much. The bureaucracy is insane.
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Yuki Watanabe
One thing to consider is whether your condition might improve enough to return to work. If there's a chance your back could get better with treatment, you might want to continue with unemployment while pursuing medical care. But if doctors are saying it's a permanent disability, then yes, you'll need to transition. Just document everything carefully and keep all medical records.
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